Cowan, McKenna Headline Canada's World Junior Camp Roster Snubs & Surprises!

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Cowan, McKenna Headline Canada's World Junior Camp Roster Snubs & Surprises!

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Canada’s World Junior Camp Roster: Snubs, Surprises, and Predictions

Hockey Canada’s WJC selection camp roster is out, and it’s sparked some serious debate. The omissions of several top 2024 draft picks, including Sennecke, Lindstrom, Iginla, Yakemchuk, and Parekh, raise eyebrows. Is this a sign of a deep talent pool, or are there other factors at play? Lindstrom’s injury history aside, what message does this send to players passed over?

Looking at the forwards, Cowan’s impressive point streak deserves attention. Will he break Gilmour’s OHL record during the WJC? Even if he doesn't officially break it, is the consecutive game point streak across multiple seasons equally impressive? And what about the omission of OHL scoring leader Michael Misa? Is this a calculated gamble, or a potential oversight that could come back to haunt Team Canada?

On defense, Dickinson’s offensive dominance in the OHL is hard to ignore. Does his performance warrant a top-four role, or will his defensive responsibilities be prioritized? And with Schaefer, a projected top pick in the 2025 draft, making the camp roster, how much ice time will this young phenom earn against older competition?

Finally, the goaltending situation presents some intriguing questions. Ratzlaff’s subpar save percentage despite being the only returning netminder raises concerns. Is Bjarnason the frontrunner for the starting job, or will Ivankovic's Hlinka Gretzky Cup gold medal performance give him the edge?

What are your biggest takeaways from the roster? Who are you most excited to see play, and who do you think will be the final cuts? Let’s hear your bold predictions for Canada’s performance at the upcoming tournament!
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